Branagh joins script writer Michael Green and producers Ridley Scott, Simon Kinberg and Mark Gordon to work on this big screen adaptation of the Christie classic.
Poirot was played by Albert Finney in the 1974 film version, earning him an Oscar nomination. David Suchet played the character in the British TV series, while John Moffatt starred in the 90s radio version on BBC Radio 4.
Agatha Christie's great grandson and Chairman of Agatha Christie Ltd, James Prichard, said, “The extraordinary thing about my great grandmother’s stories is just how timeless they are. 80 years after the publication of the novel, Fox will bring Murder on the Orient Express to new audiences across the world. We are genuinely excited about this partnership and with 33 Poirot stories to be told, we look forward to this being the first of many collaborations.”
33 movies? It boggles the mind.
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let's hope that this time they stick to the story. The David Suchet version was terrible. A real failure in his remarkable run. a good story doesn't need to be improved upon.
ReplyDeleteNo! No! No! Henry V and Wallander...Yes. Poirot...No...
ReplyDeleteWow.Can this work? I am fascinated..
ReplyDeleteHmmm, not sure about this one. I can't get Mr. Suchet out of my head long enough to cast Mr. Branagh in it. LOL. Still, won't mind seeing it on the big screen!
ReplyDeleteI can certainly see Brannagh as the director, but as Poirot? Not so sure about that. Loved him as Wallender and in other roles, but this one gives me pause.
ReplyDeleteI don't know. They just did such a fabulous version with Suchet that I don't think they can better it.
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